Job Description
ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE
Join Our Community of Food People!
BECOME A US FOODS® BACKHAUL DRIVER!
Ready to build a career with a company that’s leading the foodservice industry?
We are seeking Backhaul Drivers who are motivated to grow their careers and be part of the US FOODS® family.
Why US FOODS®
We help YOU make it!
US FOODS® is one of the largest food distributors with a strong culture of promoting from within, excellent training programs, and a continuous improvement focus.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and Total Rewards
Strong safety culture and excellent local leadership
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and more
Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
Schedule
Monday – Friday
Occasional weekend work required
Main Ingredients of the Job
Safely drive tractor-trailer to vendors and company drop-off sites
Bump docks and complete backhaul operations
Verify freight accuracy and required trailer temperatures with vendors
Return tractor and trailer to the division upon route completion
Perform all required pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections
Physical Requirements
Comfortable driving and working in inclement weather conditions with frequent stops (10+ per shift)
Ability to safely perform tractor/trailer coupling and uncoupling procedures
What You Bring to the Table
Must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse*
At least 21 years of age
Valid CDL Class A issued by the state of legal residence with required endorsements and DOT qualifications
Minimum of six (6) months of commercial driving experience OR three (3) months of commercial driving experience in the food and/or beverage delivery industry
Ability to operate manual transmission preferred; may be required in specific locations
Willingness to travel 2–3 times per week
Ability to read and communicate in English, including understanding traffic signs, responding to official inquiries, and completing reports and records
Why Our Drivers Matter
Great drivers are crucial to the US FOODS® team and are one of the important faces of our organization. Our drivers operate with integrity and reliability while building strong relationships with customers and vendors.
At US FOODS®, we are committed to Total Rewards that respect and reward our associates for their dedication and hard work.
Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law.
The expected base rate for this role is $33.43 per hour.
This role will also receive:
Overtime compensation
Benefits:
Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.
To review available benefits, please click here:
https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html
*Registering with the FMCSA Clearinghouse is required by the Department of Transportation. Drivers must register at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register. If you experience issues during registration, please refer to the “Clearinghouse Help” section on the website.
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